Word In Your Ear
Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex GoldMark Ellen and David Hepworth have been talking about and writing about music together and individually for a collective eighty years in magazines like Smash Hits, Mojo and The Word and on radio and TV programmes like "Rock On", "Whistle Test" and VH-1.
Over thirteen years ago, when working on the late magazine The Word, they began producing podcasts. Some listeners have been kind enough to say th... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 870 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic CommentaryMusic | |||
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This lavish, beautifully designed collection of late ‘60s news stories, reviews and press clippings sheds new light on the band’s roots and ascent from the days when the Kidderminster Shuttle would spell their name wrong and print their parents’ addr... more
Shifting the pass-the-parcel of news and removing the wrapping when the music stops. Which this week happens here …
… will rock bands get offered the Saudi money?
… “there could be no British nightclubs in 2030”
… Diane Keaton and why all men w... more
The look, sound, story and dynamic of the Beatles can’t be imagined without him. Nor can their success. Tom Doyle, author and drummer, examines the unexplored depths of the one at the back from 70 different angles, one per chapter, in his new memoir ... more
Steering the supercar of enquiry round the rock and roll racetrack with the occasional stop for a tyre change. Foot-to-floor moments this week include…
… why are the British so hung up about posh pop stars?
… the 10-second moment of his stage rou... more
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- Two grumpy old men.
Every time I listen to a particular episode, they are moaning about something it’s typical dads, grandads grumpy old men.
Apple Podcasts2Ronnie1879
United Kingdom2 months ago - The guests get more tedious by the week`
I understand that to get sponsorship you have to do promotional work, but they are now trawling the shallow end, the guestsa become more tedious by the week, the only reasonabl;e shows left are the hourly chats.
Apple Podcasts3digusted-liverpoolUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Wordesque*
A consistently wonderful meander through the highways (and indeed byways) of modern (sic) popular beat music.
Messrs Hepworth & Ellen have two lifetimes worth of anecdotes to weave into this splendid podcast.
If nothing else you should listen to it in order to predict at what minute Bruce Springsteen will be mentioned. (NB He’s only not been mentioned in approx. 5 podcasts in the last 17 years)!
*Wordesque - Would have the editors red pen scorched through it in any other arena by both Mark... more
Apple Podcasts5Crouch End TigerUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Sleepy and Puppy
David always sounds like he’s just got out of bed and finishes every sentence with “….or whudever”. Mark is still doing the eager to please puppy schtick at what… 80? That having been said, the subject matter is usually entertaining or at least interesting.
Apple Podcasts3BrendanJabbersUnited Kingdom5 months ago - Always excellent
Still my favourite podcast show after all these years. I look forward to it with exactly the same eager enthusiasm as I did when waiting for the latest NME to drop at the newsstands. Keep it going chaps…it’s a wonderful thing.
Apple Podcasts5Runston
Australia6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #26 |  United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #129 | United States/Music |
Spotify | #6 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
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Mark Ellen and David Hepworth bring decades of music journalism experience to the forefront with engaging discussions on pivotal moments and influential figures in music history. Covering a wide range of topics from singular artists like John Prine and Freddie Mercury to iconic bands such as Oasis and Talking Heads, episodes often blend personal anecdotes with insightful analysis. The chemistry between the hosts, alongside the inclusion of expert guests, offers both nostalgia and depth, engaging listeners interested in music culture, history, and commentary. The unique blend of humor, storytelling, and personal experiences adds a layer of warmth, making it feel like a chat among friends who share a profound passion for music.
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Recent guests on Word In Your Ear include:
1. Phil Turner
2. Jon Pickles
3. Thea Gilmore
4. Steven Way
5. Tom Piazza
6. Jonathan Gould
7. Lesley-Ann Jones
8. Rob Fitzpatrick
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